Bucksport Ice Cream Stand Will Open For 70th Year Next Month!

The Dairy Port in Bucksport will be opening for its 70th year of business next month.

Cori Skall

The Dairy Port has been a summertime staple in the Bucksport area for seven decades. Sitting at 79 Main Street, it's not unusual to find a line spanning the block on summer weekends when they're open.

Specializing in homemade soft serve, but carrying plenty of Giffords hard serve, too, The Dairy Port will officially open for business Saturday, March 30th, according to a recent Facebook post.

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"This warmer day must have people craving ice cream! We are getting lots of messages asking when and if we are opening! We will be opening for the season on March 30! 2024 will mark the 70th year of the ice cream parlor on Main Street, Bucksport! We can’t wait!"

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In years past, The Dairy Port has held a bracket-style competition wherein patrons vote for their favorite flavor pitting the winners of each bracket against each other until one remains. Then they take that winning flavor and feature it during the opening weekend.

Some of the flavors voted on in the past were Red and Black Raspberry, Maple, Lemon, Mocha, Cotton Candy, and Coffee.

Dairy Port 2, The Dairy Port Facebook Page

They also sell some killer ice cream sandwiches, too.

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What other local ice cream spots are you looking forward to seeing open back up again this season?

Iconic Maine Ice Cream Shop For Sale

Just miles from Bangor is the small suburb of Bradley. This little town has an ice cream legend, Spencer's. It also just so happens that Spencer's is for sale.

Being sold by Renee Hudgens from Realty of Maine, this property includes a year-round ice cream operation, all the equipment, plus two one-bedroom apartments. The price tag is $1.35 million.

Are you ready to become an ice cream emperor? Well, Spencer's might be the shop for you.

Remember These 80's and 90's Maine Dining Experiences?

It's always fun to look back and remember some of the wonderful experiences we had in the past. And, if you're like me, you absolutely love reminiscing about food and great meals.

Here is a list of 20 great restaurants and dining experiences that many Mainers likely shared with me from the 1980's and 1990's.